Election 2016

Be encouraged this election season and do not worry about tomorrow because God will take care of everything. Be an informed voter and urge your circle to do the same. Vote your choice and leave the rest up to God. Instead of worrying about who will take office, focus on what God considers important like loving Him, loving His people, doing His will for your life, and not giving all your attention to this life, but being concerned primarily with being ready for your eternal home not this temporary world that we are just passing through. When it is all said and done, it will not matter who rules the world, but who ruled your heart.

Here is a sincere prayer that I wrote during quiet time back in July 2016, and it is still relevant today. Recite it when you need a reminder of God’s sovereignty in all things.

Dear Heavenly Father,

In your Word, You said that “when the [uncompromisingly] righteous, are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh (Proverbs 29:2).” Lord, at a time when there is so much peril in the world, we desire a season of rejoicing. Grace us with rejoicing Lord, favor us with the most suitable and capable candidate as the next President of the United States of America for such a time as this. A President whose moral compass “bends toward justice” and whose character while not perfect, is still praiseworthy. Lord, we know that, the only perfect Man that ever walked this earth is Jesus, and He’s not on the ballot, but you remain on the throne. We trust you because you are faithful. We trust you because you are good. We trust you because you do all things well. We trust you because of your unfailing love. We trust you because you established the order and authority that is public office, but even still no one trumps your authority. We trust you because no matter who is in office at the local, state, or national level, you are still ultimately in control. You can turn the very heart of any man for our good (Proverbs 21:1). Thank you Lord for hearing our prayer and for answering us. In Jesus name, Amen.